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WO2021146530A1
WO2021146530A1 PCT/US2021/013593 US2021013593W WO2021146530A1 WO 2021146530 A1 WO2021146530 A1 WO 2021146530A1 US 2021013593 W US2021013593 W US 2021013593W WO 2021146530 A1 WO2021146530 A1 WO 2021146530A1
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    • F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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  • an apparatus for operating an imaging device can include a platform assembly supporting the apparatus on a surface and extending in a first plane, a first arm rotatable about an axis of rotation orthogonal to the first plane, with the axis of rotation being disposed at the platform assembly.
  • the apparatus can further include a second arm coupled to the first arm and extending in a second plane, a carriage slidably coupled to the second arm, with the carriage including a mount couplable to the imaging device, and the mount being tiltable in the second plane.
  • the apparatus can further include at least one electronic system configured to control one or more of a rotation of the first arm, a sliding of the carriage, and a tilting of the mount.
  • a system for supporting and operating an imaging device and having a plurality of subsystems can include an arm rotation subsystem configured to electronically control an orbiting of the imaging device about an axis of rotation, a height position subsystem configured to electronically control a height of the imaging device in a plane containing the imaging device and the axis of rotation, and a tilt position subsystem configured to electronically control a tilting of the imaging device about a tilting axis orthogonal to the plane containing the imaging device and the axis of rotation.
  • the imaging device is maintained in orientation so as to capture a portion of the axis of rotation, irrespective of the orbiting, height, and tilt of the imaging device.
  • Fig. la shows an exemplary embodiment of an orbiting camera mount with a camera.
  • Fig. lb shows an enlarged portion of the orbiting camera mount, with a mobile device.
  • FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of a control system for controlling an orbiting camera mount.
  • FIG. 3 shows another exemplary embodiment of an orbiting camera mount.
  • the word “exemplary” means “serving as an example, instance or illustration.”
  • the embodiments described herein are not limiting, but rather are exemplary only. It should be understood that the described embodiments are not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
  • the terms “embodiments of the invention”, “embodiments” or “invention” do not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.
  • any such embodiments may be described herein as, for example, “a computer configured to” perform the described action.
  • image capture device and “camera” may be used interchangeably to describe any device that is capable of capturing and recording still or moving images, and are not limited to any particular implementation or form factor for providing such functionality.
  • an orbiting camera mount having a camera support structure orbiting an animate or inanimate object to be filmed.
  • the mount can include a rotatable arm oriented substantially horizontally coupled to a pivoting arm oriented substantially vertically or diagonally.
  • a movable carriage is mounted on the pivoting arm and a tiltable mount for an imaging device is provided on the movable carriage.
  • Motorized drives are provided for the rotatable arm and the movable carriage.
  • the functionality and movement of the rotatable arm, movable carriage, tiltable mount, and imaging device may be electronically controlled, integrated, and controlled by a computer program product on a computing device or the imaging device.
  • a system for controlling an orbiting camera mount can be adapted to control the aspects and functionalities of various subsystems which include controllers that operate and control the components of the orbiting camera mount and of the image capture device.
  • Image capture device functionalities can include, for example, shutter, recording, focus, zoom, and so forth.
  • the system can further receive signals and notifications from the subsystems, and can send signals and notifications to the subsystems so as to control the such.
  • the system may control the subsystems of the orbiting camera mount based on user input, based on input from the various subsystems, and/or based on a programmed routine which may include a sequence of one or more steps to be performed by one or more of the various subsystems.
  • the programmed routines may likewise utilize signals and notifications from the various subsystems and may include conditional operations based thereon.
  • the communications between the system and/or subsystems may be accomplished using wired or wireless means, such that all movement and control is executed in a coordinated manner.
  • the system may receive switch and sensor notifications such as those from a wireless key fob, wired switch, an accelerometer (which may be external or embedded in a camera) as well as those resulting from motion or gestures detected and processed by the imaging device.
  • an orbiting camera mount 100 is disclosed.
  • the orbiting camera mount can include a platform assembly 102 having an upper plate 104 and a lower plate 106 connected by a central shaft 108.
  • a rotatable arm 110 may be rotatably coupled to central shaft 108, so as to rotate about shaft 108, and may have a first end 112 extending beyond the outer edge of upper plate 106.
  • the rotatable coupling between arm 110 and shaft 108 may be provided by a housing 114 fixedly coupled to arm 110 and rotatably receiving shaft 108 within a bore defined through housing 114.
  • a subject to be filmed may be positioned on upper plate 104 and arm 110 may rotate around the subject.
  • a motor 116 may be provided to drive the rotation of arm 110.
  • the motor may be mounted on lower plate 106 and can drive the rotation by a belt 118 extending between the motor and housing 114.
  • the rotation and precise positioning of arm 110 may be controlled by a variety of devices.
  • a hall effect sensor 120, a magnet 122 and a rotational encoder 124 may be provided to control the positioning and rotation of arm 110.
  • the drive of the rotation of arm 110 may be provided by other mechanisms, such as, for example a gear train between motor 116 and arm 110.
  • Other mechanisms for driving and precisely positioning arm 110 that enable mount 100 to function as described herein may be contemplated and provided as desired.
  • Pivotably coupled to rotatable arm 110 may be a pivoting arm 130. Pivoting arm 130 can extend in a substantially vertical or diagonal direction away from the pivotable coupling to arm 110. At an end of rotatable arm 110 opposite first end 112, a counterweight 126 to pivoting arm 130 and associated structures may be provided.
  • counterweight 126 may be, for example, a battery provided for powering the various components of mount 100. In other exemplary embodiments, power may be provided by an external power source.
  • a carriage 132 may be slidably disposed on pivoting arm 130, and may be coupled to a belt 134.
  • Belt 134 may be mounted on a pair of sheaves 128 disposed at opposite ends of pivotable arm 130.
  • a motor 136 for example a stepper motor, may drive one of the sheaves so as to move belt 134 and carriage 132.
  • a pair of limit sensors 138 may be provided at opposite ends of pivotable arm 130 so as to determine the limit positions of carriage 132.
  • other mechanisms for moving carriage 132 that enable mount 100 to function as described herein may be contemplated and provided as desired.
  • Carriage 132 may be provided with a tilting mount 142 for an image capture device 140.
  • Image capture device 140 may be a photo camera, video camera, smart phone, tablet, or any other image capture device known in the art that is capable of recording photographs or video and that enables mount 100 to function as described herein.
  • image capture device 140 may be communicatively coupled to at least one of mount 100 and a computing device.
  • an orbiting camera mount 300 may not include a platform structure.
  • a circular track 310 may be provided, and a subject to filmed may be placed in an image capture area 304 within the circular track 310.
  • An orbiting arm 330 may be slidably or movably coupled to the circular track 310, such that the arm orbits around the subject.
  • a tilting mount 342 couplable to an image capture device 340 may be mounted on arm 330.
  • Mechanisms for tilting and sliding the camera mount may be provided substantially similarly to camera mount 100, or in any manner that enables mount 300 to function as described herein.
  • mechanisms for moving arm 330 along circular track 310 including but not limited to, wheels, bearings, rails, motors, and so forth, that enable mount 300 to function as described herein may be contemplated and provided as desired.
  • orbiting camera mount 100 may be provided with subsystems for the control of the various aspects and functionalities thereof.
  • the various subsystems may also be communicatively coupled to each other, as well as to the image capture device and a computing device.
  • the various subsystems may provide notifications via these communicative couplings.
  • Control system 250 can include one or more of an Arm Rotation Subsystem 252, a Height Subsystem 254, a Tilt Subsystem 256, a Camera Control Subsystem 258, a Trigger/Notification Subsystem 260, a User Interface Subsystem 262, and a Supervisory Subsystem 264.
  • the various subsystems of control system 250 may be communicatively coupled via one or more wired connections 266, one or more wireless connections 268, or a combination thereof.
  • control system when in operation, can operate the orbiting camera mount so as to maintain the object being filmed within the field of view of the camera, throughout all positions of the orbiting, height, and tilt of the camera.
  • the Arm Rotation Subsystem 252 may be adapted for driving the arm, maintaining velocity, and reporting the position of the arm.
  • the Arm Rotation Subsystem may communicatively couple to an image capture device via known wired or wireless interfaces.
  • the Arm Rotation Subsystem may control the positioning of the arm 110 via motor 116, sensor 120, magnet 122, and encoder 124.
  • motor 116, sensor 120, magnet 122, and encoder 124 A variety of motor types, sensors and control circuitry can be used to drive the arm, maintain velocity, and report the position thereof.
  • a brushed or brushless motor can be used in conjunction with an external rotational encoder, pulse-width-modulation motor control circuit, and a programmed controller to create a closed-loop system that responds to external signals such as start/stop, desired position and velocity.
  • the same functions can be achieved by using a brushed or brushless motor with an integrated encoder or by a stepper motor using a motor control circuit.
  • Such embodiments may optionally employ a mechanism to identify fixed positions around the rotational axis relative to the physical chassis.
  • Possible devices for providing this function include mechanical switches, optical, hall-effect, and/or ultrasonic sensors as well as sensors embedded with an encoder or motor. According to various exemplary embodiments, one or more of these devices may be used in place of the encoder.
  • the functions that the Arm Rotation Subsystem may provide can include:
  • Stopping arm rotation by actively causing it to return to a determined position; and • Storing parameters such as desired start/stop position, direction, velocity, power, time duration, angular distance, notification conditions, and stop type.
  • the notifications that the Arm Rotation Subsystem may provide can include:
  • the Height Subsystem 254 may be adapted for controlling the elevation of the image capture device 140.
  • the Height Subsystem can control the positioning of carriage 132 via motor 136 and limit sensors 138.
  • Camera height can be controlled by attaching a slide and camera mount to the vertical portion of the arm in order to create a camera carriage.
  • the camera carriage may be attached to a belt or chain that is driven by a stepper motor.
  • the camera carriage may be driven by a screw type actuator using a rotary motor.
  • Another exemplary embodiment can use a linear actuator to position the camera carriage.
  • the rotary or linear motors can be of brushed, brushless or stepper types having internal or external encoders and controllers appropriate for the motor type.
  • Upper and lower limits of the camera carriage travel can be established by mechanical limit switches, as well as optical, hall-effect or ultrasonic sensors.
  • the functions that the Height Subsystem may provide can include:
  • the notifications that the Height Subsystem may provide can include:
  • the Tilt Subsystem 256 may be adapted for controlling the vertical tilt angle of the image capture device 140.
  • the Tilt Subsystem can control the positioning of mount 142 via a motor associated therewith.
  • Control of vertical camera tilt angle can be achieved by attaching motorized mounts between the camera and camera carriage.
  • Such mounts can include external control inputs and reporting functions.
  • the functions that the Tilt Subsystem may provide can include:
  • the notifications that the Tilt Subsystem may provide can include:
  • the Camera Control Subsystem 258 can control the functionality of the image capture device 140.
  • the Camera Control Subsystem may communicatively couple to an image capture device via known wired or wireless interfaces. Control of video record start/stop, shutter operation, focus and zoom can be achieved by using cameras that provide such external control functionality and provide interfaces suitable for external electronic control or by using external solutions having such interfaces.
  • the functions that the Camera Subsystem may provide can include:
  • the notifications that the Camera Subsystem may provide can include:
  • the Triggering/Notification Subsystem 260 can include triggering interfaces that allow signals from the components of mount 100 or external signals to initiate various system functions may be supplied by known wireless or wired interfaces.
  • a user-operable button may be provided as a triggering interface.
  • a sensor such as an accelerometer may detect physical motion of the arm or image capture device.
  • Such a sensor may be provided externally or as an integral component of another subsystem, such as the Camera Control Subsystem.
  • an image processing function within, or external to, the image capture device could detect movement or human gestures and provide an associated trigger.
  • the Triggering/Notification Subsystem 260 can include notification interfaces that report or signal a current state of the system or one or more of the subsystems on a periodic basis or upon a change in state may also be supplied by known wired or wireless interfaces.
  • a notification interface may provide a visual or auditory signal to report on a state of the system, in response to a triggering input, or when certain conditions are satisfied.
  • signals may include, as a non-limiting example, displaying messages, launching confetti, flashing lights, playing sounds, playing messages, and so forth.
  • the User Interface Subsystem 262 can include one or more user interfaces for configuration and, in some embodiments, for live control of the system can be provided by devices such as:
  • User interfaces may connect directly with a Supervisory or Subsystem Controllers in a wired or wireless manner.
  • the Supervisory System 264 can include one or more Controllers. Control circuits and programming that allow subsystems to be configured, coordinated, operated and monitored in an integrated manner. Supervisory Subsystems may be embedded into one or more subsystems or contained in separate housings. Supervisory Controllers may receive signals and notifications from the various subsystems and issue control commands to the various subsystems. Supervisory control may be implemented in a wired or wireless manner and may be embedded within applications that incorporate a rotational camera as part of a larger system. Supervisory Controllers may retain configuration parameters locally or direct other Subsystem Controllers to do so.
  • Parameters may also be combined into “sets” that allow a specific configuration to be saved and recalled within the Supervisory or Subsystem Controllers.
  • control system 250 may include Subsystem Controllers. Circuitry and programming specific to control of a particular subsystem may be embedded within the mechanical components required for the subsystem or contained in separate enclosures attached to the arms or chassis. In some exemplary embodiments, subsystem controllers may be combined into a single set of circuitry and programming (tilt and height, for example).
  • Subsystem Controllers may communicate between themselves and/or with upstream Supervisory Controller(s) in a wired or wireless manner.
  • Subsystem Controllers may provide user interfaces allowing configuration and operation. They may also save settings allowing them to recall operational parameters or to be addressed/identified as part of a network.
  • control of the Arm Rotation Subsystem 252 can be an essential component.
  • Battery Placement In some embodiments, it may be desirable to use one or more external batteries to provide power to one or more subsystems attached to the arm. In such cases, the battery or batteries may be mounted in a position that is more than 90 degrees axially from the camera arm. This location could be for reasons of space or to provide a counterweight function.
  • Example 1 In one exemplary embodiment, subsystems may be implemented as follows:
  • This subsystem may include a microcontroller which runs a closed loop algorithm allowing the arm speed and position to be controlled and monitored.
  • a brushed DC motor may be attached to the arm through a mechanical system causing the arm to rotate.
  • a motor controller circuit can supply PWM -regulated voltage to the motor based upon low-voltage signals supplied by the microcontroller.
  • An external rotational encoder can monitor the rotational speed of the hub to which the camera arm is attached and can transmit a series of pulses using quadrature encoding to the microcontroller.
  • a magnet attached to the arm can activate a Hall-effect sensor that is connected as an input to the microcontroller, allowing it to identify the physical position of the arm relative to the chassis; this data can be used by the microcontroller to calibrate the rotational encoder and to place the arm at a known angle relative to the chassis.
  • a wireless communication device may be contained in the same housing as the microcontroller, allowing the microcontroller to receive commands from an upstream supervisory controller and to transmit status back to it.
  • the wireless communication device may use any desired protocol, for example Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, and so forth.
  • the Camera, User Interface and Supervisory Systems may be contained in an electronic device that is coupled to the arm.
  • the supervisory control application can communicate directly with the User Interface and Camera Subsystems while a wireless communication link, which may utilize any desired wireless communication protocol, may be used for communication with the Arm Rotation Subsystem.
  • the supervisory application can allow the user to define and save parameters that dictate how the system will perform in an integrated manner.
  • the supervisory application can store user preferences and/or a sequence of commands that can invoke one or more of the above described functions of the various subsystems, such that a desired sequence is performed upon a user input, an external input, a user-programmed parameter, and/or a signal from one or more of the various subsystems.
  • the supervisory application can cause the following sequence to be performed when a user presses a “Start” button that is incorporated as part of the user interface:
  • the Supervisory system causes the Arm Rotational Subsystem to accelerate the arm to 30 RPM in a clockwise direction;
  • Rotational subsystem sends a notification to the Supervisory System indicating that this point has been reached;
  • Rotation Subsystem to decelerate to a stopped position at an angle of 30 degrees.
  • Example 2 In another exemplary embodiment, all the subsystems in example 1 may be present and an additional Trigger/Reporting Subsystem may be added to the enclosure containing the Arm Rotational Subsystem.
  • the Trigger/Reporting Subsystem can implement a control circuit that initiates a visual or auditory sequence upon a triggering action.
  • the Trigger/Reporting Subsystem can include a DMX512 master control circuit that can drive two devices that launch confetti, and may further be connected to a hardwired pushbutton switch via, for example, 20 feet of cable, so as to enable the following exemplary operation:
  • the Supervisory system causes the Arm Rotational Subsystem to accelerate the arm to 30 RPM in a clockwise direction;
  • Rotational Subsystem sends a notification to the Supervisory system indicating that this point has been reached;
  • Trigger/Notification Subsystem to deliver DMX parameters to the confetti launchers, causing them to operate for a period of 2 seconds;
  • Example 3 In yet another exemplary embodiment, the Arm Rotation and Trigger/Notification Subsystems in example 2 may be present but the Camera Subsystem may be implemented as a separate commercial image capture device, for example a camera, that includes an external interface for controlling recording, focus and zoom.
  • the primary User Interface and Supervisory Application may be located on a computer or mobile device that communicates via Wi-Fi or another protocol with the image capture device.
  • Tilt and Height Subsystems have been added to the arm and may physically support the camera.
  • the Tilt and Height Subsystems, as well as the Arm Rotation and Trigger/Notification Subsystems may communicate with the Supervisory Application on the computer or mobile device via a wireless communication link.
  • the wireless communication link may use any desired protocol, for example Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, and so forth.
  • An application utilizing the wireless protocol and running on a computing or mobile device can replace the physical switch previously connected to the Trigger/Reporting Subsystem.
  • the Camera, Height and Tilt Subsystems may be powered by one or more batteries, for example a common battery that is placed on an arm 180 degrees opposite the one carrying these subsystems. Such a placement of the battery serves to counterbalance the Camera, Height, and Tilt Subsystems.
  • the following sequence may be performed when a user presses the “Start” button on a computing or mobile device that is communicatively coupled to the subsystems:
  • Rotational Subsystem sends a notification to the Supervisory System indicating that this point has been reached; • Upon receipt of the notification, the Supervisory System commands the
  • Trigger/Notification Subsystem to deliver DMX parameters to the confetti launchers, causing them to operate for a period of 2 seconds;
  • Example 4 In yet another exemplary embodiment, the Arm Rotation and Trigger/Notification Subsystems in example 1 may be present but the Camera Subsystem may be implemented as a separate image capture device such as a smartphone that includes an external interface for controlling recording, an imaging processing unit for detecting human gestures, and an accelerometer that can detect arm movement.
  • the primary User Interface and Supervisory Application may be located on a computing or mobile device that communicates via Wi-Fi or another protocol with the image capture device.
  • the following sequence may be performed when a user, standing on the platform or within the imaging area and within the view of the image capture device, raises both arms causing the gesture-detection process to provide a signal to the Supervisory Subsystem that such a gesture has occurred:
  • Rotational Subsystem to accelerate the arm to 30 RPM in a clockwise direction
  • the internal accelerometer of the smartphone detects the motion and causes the Notification Subsystem running on the smartphone to send a notification to the Camera Subsystem and to the Supervisory Subsystem indicting that rotation has commenced;
  • the Camera Subsystem Upon receipt of notification, the Camera Subsystem enables recording for 3 seconds;
  • Rotation Subsystem to decelerate to a stopped position at an angle of 30 degrees.
  • the orbiting camera mount can be configured in any manner and with any desired components that enable the orbiting camera mount to function as described herein.
  • the various functionalities, operations, and sequences of the subsystems of the camera mount may be configured in any order, length, or combination of parameters, and are not solely limited to the provided examples.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil pour faire fonctionner un dispositif d'imagerie. L'appareil peut comprendre un ensemble plateforme supportant l'appareil sur une surface et s'étendant dans un premier plan, un premier bras pouvant se mettre en rotation autour d'un axe de rotation orthogonal au premier plan, l'axe de rotation étant disposé au niveau de l'ensemble plateforme. L'appareil peut en outre comprendre un second bras accouplé au premier bras et s'étendant dans un second plan, un chariot accouplé de manière coulissante au second bras, le chariot comprenant un support pouvant être accouplé au dispositif d'imagerie, et le support pouvant être incliné dans le second plan. L'appareil peut en outre comprendre au moins un système électronique conçu pour commander une ou plusieurs actions parmi une rotation du premier bras, un coulissement du chariot et une inclinaison du support.
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